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TB Exposure Reported at Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility

| 5:20 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program and Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility are working to notify residents, employees, contractors, and visitors potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) between Dec. 13, 2023 to July 8, 2024.    

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TB Exposure Reported at Father Joe’s Paul Mirabile Center

| 2:12 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Program is working in close collaboration with Father Joe’s Villages to notify residents, employees, and volunteers potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) at the Paul Mirabile Center (PMC) at Father Joe’s Villages, at 1501 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA, 92101. 

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County Empowers Teens to Become Public Health Advocates

| 8:03 AM

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County Public Health Services is teaming up with the San Diego County Office of Education to host the second annual Public Health Advocate Camp for high school students.

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County Public Health Recommends Testing for COVID After Rise in Cases

| 1:33 PM

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With summer travel beginning and people testing positive for COVID-19 at higher rates, County Public Health Services is advising people to test when they feel ill and get up to date on their vaccinations.

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The Heat is On, Here are Tips on How to Protect Yourself

| 9:46 AM

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Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. So, here are tips that can help keep you, your friends and loved ones safe!

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County Drug Disposal Pilot Program Reaches Milestone

| 11:40 AM

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The County’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1200 drug deactivating pouches.